Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IndieMe Expands Its Ecosystem With IndieMe Academy, a New Wholesale Education Program for Makers
A new education and mentorship hub offering practical training, community support, and real-world wholesale guidance for independent makers.
Cleveland, OH (March 24, 2026)
IndieMe Marketplace, the artist-founded wholesale platform supporting independent handcrafted businesses, announced the launch of IndieMe Academy, a new education and mentorship program created to help makers confidently grow into wholesale.
Launching in March 2026, IndieMe Academy provides step-by-step learning, actionable assignments, and community support for artists navigating the unique demands of selling wholesale to shops, boutiques, and galleries.
Wholesale education built for the real world of handmade business
Designed for artists at every stage, IndieMe Academy helps remove guesswork and replace it with clarity. The program focuses on the practical mechanics of wholesale growth, including pricing, product presentation, buyer outreach, trade show preparation, marketing, and building a business that can scale without losing its handmade heart.
By combining education with mentorship and community, the Academy is intended to give artists not only information, but also the confidence and support needed to take meaningful action.
“Wholesale can feel like a different world when you’ve only sold direct-to-consumer. IndieMe Academy was created to be the support system I wish every artist had, practical training, real mentorship, and a community that understands the handcrafted industry from the inside.”
Jacqueline Adamany, Owner of IndieMe Marketplace
What IndieMe Academy Offers
- On-demand learning modules: focused on the real mechanics of wholesale growth for makers
- Assignments and quizzes: designed to turn learning into action and momentum
- Mentorship opportunities: offering guidance, support, and feedback along the way
- The Academy Lounge: a supportive community space where artists can ask questions, get unstuck, and build confidence
- Flexible access options: including Yearly and Lifetime memberships, plus a Starter Pass for bite-sized learning
Designed to Strengthen the Entire Handcrafted Ecosystem
IndieMe Academy is part of the broader IndieMe Collective, IndieMe’s connected ecosystem built to strengthen handcrafted from every angle. That ecosystem includes IndieMe Marketplace, Virtual Expo events, IndieMe Academy, and Shop American Handcrafted, IndieMe’s nonprofit initiative.
IndieMe is proudly woman-owned, artist-founded, and community-focused, with no outside investors and a commitment to sustainable, fair access to resources for independent makers.
Early Feedback Highlights Real Impact
Early participants have praised the Academy’s depth, clarity, and practical structure. One beta tester shared:
“The module lessons are packed full of solid information… and with the added advantage of a mentor and the Academy Lounge, it will certainly make you much more comfortable navigating the wholesale world.”
Membership and availability
IndieMe Academy offers multiple membership tiers designed to meet artists where they are. To learn more, visit the Academy website below.
About IndieMe Marketplace
IndieMe Marketplace is an artist-founded wholesale platform and community dedicated to helping independent handcrafted North American artists grow sustainable businesses. Through its connected ecosystem, the IndieMe Collective, IndieMe supports makers with wholesale opportunities, marketing visibility, education, and events that connect artists with retail buyers.
Media Contact:
Jessica Adamany
Development Manager, IndieMe Marketplace
academy@indieme.com
www.indieme.com